Pageant Director: Hazel Perez
Co-Director: Mellissa Hammonds
Chorography: Alexis Locklear
Application Deadline:
March 16th, 2015
Lumbee Regional Development Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 68, 636 Prospect Road, Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-8602
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Lumbee Regional Development Association Inc.
Teen Miss Lumbee Pageant
The application process requires submitting the following items to LRDA:
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Official Application (one page typed only).
Registration Fee ($200.00).
Talent Information – (Media, include song title).
Contestant Agreement.
Picture will be made at LRDA Complex.
Certification of Tribal Affiliation.
Proof of age (Copy of birth certificate) MUST be ___14____years of age before
July 1, 2015.
8. One page Essay – “How will the title of Teen Miss Lumbee help you promote
your Cultural? “ (150 words) (Applications and Essays must be typed one page,
single spaced, no cover page and on white paper with black print (no color
pages). Please include your name also at the bottom of the Essay page. They
will be placed in the Judges Booklet as submitted).
Please make checks payable to: LRDA HOMECOMING
Submit completed Teen Miss Lumbee Application to:
Pageant Director, Hazel Perez
Co-Director: Mellissa Hammonds
P.O. Box 68
Pembroke, NC 28372
Required Competition:
Teen Miss Lumbee Ages___14-17__: Private Interview (5 minutes), Opening
Number/Evening Gown, Talent, Regalia
MUST attend class on The Contract for Teen Miss Lumbee
MUST attend Cultural Classes
For more information, please contact
Hazel Perez or Mellissa Hammonds: 910-521-8602
Lumbee Regional Development Association Inc.
Teen Miss Lumbee Pageant
Explanation of Judged Events
Private Interview:
A private interview with the judges will be conducted with each contestant. The
interview will take place the day of the Pageant, at 1 pm at a location set by the Pageant
Director. The interview will last 5 minutes. This competition will be counted as 30%.
Opening Number Evening Gown:
This is designed for the contestant to make an on-stage statement of her personality. No
long trains on the gowns will be allowed. This competition will be judged and counted as
20% of her score.
Talent:
Contestants are asked to have a talent competition. Teen Miss Lumbee contestants will
have 3:00 minutes on stage. This competition will be judged and count as 25% of her
score.
Regalia & Cultural Platform:
Contestants are asked to have a regalia competition. The regalia should be a traditional
Lumbee pinecone patchwork in the color of your choice. This competition will be judged
and count as 25% of her score.
Lumbee Regional Development Association Inc.
Teen Miss Lumbee Pageant Agreement
I understand that all contestants must meet certain criteria and agree to abide by all the
rules set forth by the LRDA Pageant Committee.
CONTESTANT CRITERIA:
Teen Miss Lumbee: Ages 14-17
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Private Interview
 Opening Number
 Talent – Talent presentation should be no longer than 3 minutes. Music must be
on a quality CD – ONLY. Please have two-talent CD’s – one for rehearsal at the
LRDA Complex and one for GPAC night of the performance. Talent CD’s for
GPAC must be turned in on June 30, 2015. No vocals on CD’s will be
allowed.
 No contestant will be allowed to compete unless ALL FEES have been paid in
full by June 1, 2015.
 If selected as a Contestant, fees are non-refundable.
 Contestant cannot be married or have procreated prior to or during the
competition.
 Winner, if pregnancy should occur shall forfeit the crown.
 Each Teen Miss Lumbee contestant must have a platform that she will use if she
should win the Teen Miss Lumbee title.
 At its discretion the LRDA administration may do criminal background checks on
a contestant or the winner if there is substantial justification to do so.
 Contestants and the final winner must not misuse electronic media such as My
Space or Face Books or others sources to post or distribute distasteful or obscene
materials of a photographic nature or have profanity and obscene language in the
public forum of the World Wide Web.
 All contestants MUST attend classes about the contract.
 All contestants MUST attend cultural classes.
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
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The 2015-2016 Teen Miss Lumbee will be a role model for her Court. She
will receive special assignments, privileges, and appearances.
Winner of the Teen Miss Lumbee Pageant will be required to sign her
Contract within 24 hours unless scheduling is changed by LRDA’s
administration.
Talent CD’s for GPAC must be turned in by June 1, 2015.
No alcohol or illegal drugs will be tolerated! Any contestant proven to have
broken this rule will be immediately disqualified. Parents will be notified.
The use of profane or abusive language is strictly prohibited during the
competition.
ALL PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY
NO ONE! EXCEPT CONTESTANTS WILL BE ALLOWED AT
PRACTICES - Practices are approximately 2 hours long.
Contestants are responsible for their own transportation.
NO CELL PHONES or any video equipment during practice.
Pageant Director may request to approve all attire prior to Pageant night.
Lumbee Regional Development Association Inc.
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Only the contestant and one female chaperone/assistant will be allowed in the
dressing room NO EXCEPTION! The Chaperone/assistant MUST remain in
dressing room or in corridor behind stage. Violations could result in
chaperone/assistant being escorted out of the area and will not be permitted
entry behind stage or in dressing area until Pageant has concluded.
Only LRDA Staff and GPAC staffs are allowed backstage once the Pageant
begins.
Good Sportsmanship is MANDATORY during entire phase of the
competition. Violations may result in disqualification.
Contestant’s relatives and or friends are prohibited from harassing or
intimidating other contestants, Pageant Committee, Staff & LRDA Board
Members. This will result in immediate disqualification!
Contestant’s relatives and or friends are prohibited from harassing or
intimidating Judges or Auditors. This will result in immediate
disqualification!
JUDGES DECISIONS WILL BE FINAL AND UNDISPUTED!
All winners are required to remain on stage until the photographer has
finished.
All contestants are required to ride on the LRDA float during the
Homecoming Parade. There will be prior arrangements made to return
contestants to the LRDA Office complex following the parade. Formal dress
will be worn in the parade.
******Retain this copy for your records and information*******
Lumbee Regional Development Association Inc.
Teen Miss Lumbee Pageant
Application
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ________________________________ Age: ______________________
Parents: ________________________________________________________________
List any Hobbies & Interests: _____________________________________________
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List any Academic Honors/Awards: ________________________________________
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List any Community Services: _____________________________________________
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List proposed Platform Issue: ______________________________________________
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Education:
High School or College: ___________________________________________________
Date of Graduation: _______________________________________________________
Future Plans: ___________________________________________________________
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List any Lumbee Cultural
Experience:_____________________________________________________________
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(Note: training provided in this area if needed)
Talent Information:
Description of Talent: _____________________________________________________
List any special equipment you may need in Pageant: ____________________________
Vocalist performance please list Song title: _________________________________________
Lumbee Regional Development Association Inc.
Teen Miss Lumbee Pageant Agreement
I understand that all contestants must meet certain criteria and agree to abide by all the
rules set forth by the LRDA Pageant Committee.
CONTESTANT CRITERIA:
Teen Miss Lumbee: Ages __14-17_
 Private Interview
 Opening Number
 Talent – Talent presentation should be no longer than 2 1/2 minutes. Music must
be on a quality CD – ONLY. Please have two-talent CD’s – one for rehearsal at
the LRDA Complex and one for GPAC night of the performance. Talent CD’s
for GPAC must be turned in on June 1, 2015. No vocals on CD’s will be
allowed.
 No contestant will be allowed to compete unless ALL FEES have been paid in
full by June 1, 2015.
 If selected as a Contestant, fees are non-refundable.
 Contestant cannot be married or have procreated prior to or during the
competition.
 Each Teen Miss Lumbee contestant must have a platform that she will use if she
should win the Teen Miss Lumbee title.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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The 2015-2016 Teen Miss Lumbee will be a role model. She will receive
special assignments, privileges, and appearances.
Winner of the Teen Miss Lumbee pageant will be required to sign her
Contract within 24 hours.
Talent CD’s for GPAC must be turned in by June 1, 2015
No alcohol or illegal drugs will be tolerated! Any contestant proven to have
broken this rule will be immediately disqualified. Parents will be notified.
The use of profane or abusive language is strictly prohibited during the
competition.
ALL PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY.
NO ONE! EXCEPT CONTESTANTS WILL BE ALLOWED AT
PRACTICES – Practices are approximately 2 hours long.
Contestants are responsible for their own transportation.
Pageant Director may request to approve all attire prior to Pageant.
Parents only can attend the last rehearsal at GPAC the day before the Pageant.
Only the contestant and one female chaperone/assistant will be allowed in the
dressing room NO EXCEPTION! The Chaperone/assistant MUST remain in
dressing room or in corridor behind stage. Violations could result in
chaperone/assistant being escorted out of the area and will not be permitted
entry behind stage or in dressing area until Pageant has concluded.
Only LRDA Staff and GPAC staffs are allowed backstage once the Pageant
begins.
Good Sportsmanship is MANDATORY during the entire phase of the
competition. Violations may result in disqualification.
Lumbee Regional Development Association Inc.
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Contestant’s relatives and or friends are prohibited from harassing or
intimidating other contestants, Pageant Committee, Staff & LRDA Board
Members. This will result in immediate disqualification!
Contestant’s relatives and or friends are prohibited from harassing or
intimidating Judges or Auditors. This will result in immediate
disqualification!
NO CELL PHONES during practice or video equipment.
JUDGES DECISIONS WILL BE FINAL AND UNDISPUTED!
All winners are required to remain on stage until the photographer has
finished.
All contestants are required to ride on the LRDA float during the
Homecoming Parade. There will be prior arrangements made to return
contestants to the LRDA Office complex following the parade. Only Formal
or Cultural attire used in the Pageant will be worn in the LHC parade as
determined by the adminstration on an annual basis...
All rules will be strictly enforced. Any violation of the rules could result in disqualification
of the contestant. All questions/comments should be directed to the Pageant Director.
If selected I_____________________________, agree to fully participate in any and all
activities associated with the Pageant. By signing below I certify that I have read and understand
the guidelines set forth in this agreement and that I will comply with these guidelines and
procedures so long as I am a contestant in the Teen Miss Lumbee Pageant.
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Contestant Signature
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Date
Contact Information:
FOR LRDA OFFICE USE ONLY
Home Number: ______________________
Application Fee Received ($200.00)
Work Number: ______________________
Date Received: _________________________
Electronic Personal Page address (if any)
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Received By: __________________________
Contestant #:___________________________
 Check/Money Order
 Cash
Lumbee Regional Development Association Inc.